By Curtin Library
June 19th, 2013
Highlights
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The Library has won the 2013 Library Board of WA Award for Excellence for its Virtual Bookshelf technology which provides a convenient and exciting format for viewing library materials using the cover images of books, both digital and physical.
With our latest improvements you can browse the Virtual Bookshelf from the Library Catalogue through the Browse Shelf tab. The books are sorted in the same way as on a traditional bookshelf, allowing you to browse by subject.
Other benefits include:
- Increasing awareness of library resources;
- Allowing you to view the book displays any time, at home and on portable devices; and
- The ability to see books even when they are being used by others.
We are making this technology freely and openly accessible to interested libraries for use with their clients. Any libraries interested in getting access to the code should follow the link from the Library’s New Books display page.
By Curtin Library
June 18th, 2013
News & events
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The next stage of the library renovations is set to begin on Wednesday 26 June with the closure of the Bookmark Cafe.
Between Monday 1 July and Friday 5 July construction of the new staircase between levels 2 and 3 will begin, this is expected to be a noisy period in the renovation process.
For more information, see our latest Renovations Update.
By Curtin Library
June 18th, 2013
Library Services JCPML
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The Hon. Chief Justice Robert French AC will present the 14th John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library lecture on Thursday 18 July 2013.
Entitled If they could see us now – what would the founders say?, the lecture will focus on the evolution of our Federation. The Chief Justice will approach the founders’ intentions by reference to perceptions of the federal system at the turn of the 19th/20th century and contemporary writings.
Robert French was appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia in 2008 and in 2012 he was made a Companion in the Order of Australia and Fellow of the Academy of Social Science in Australia. Positions he has held include: President of the national Native Title Tribunal; Deputy President of the Australian Competition Tribunal; and President of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law.
Date: Thursday 18 July 2013
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Tim Winton Lecture Theatre, Building 213, Room 104
Curtin University
The lecture will be followed by light refreshments.
RSVP (acceptances only): by Monday 8 July 2013
to +618 9266 4912 or email library-events@curtin.edu.au.
By Curtin Library
June 18th, 2013
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Video streaming is the playing of audio, video and multimedia over the internet in a continuous real-time stream. The Video Streaming LibGuide provides information on accessing material from the library’s video collections for teaching and learning, and shows you how to:
- link to free and subscribed video streaming resources
- search the catalogue for videos
- search the internet for videos
- link to videos in the catalogue, e-Reserve and in video streaming databases.
By Curtin Library
June 12th, 2013
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This is the last week of the Library’s online Insync Survey so remember to participate by 5pm WST Tuesday 18 June for your chance to win one of four 16GB Wi-Fi iPad minis!
The survey will take only a few minutes to complete and your valuable feedback will help us improve future services and facilities.
Go to the survey.
Check out the Survey Terms and Conditions
By Curtin Library
June 11th, 2013
Library Services JCPML
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Ms Delray Newman is the recipient of the 2013 Hazel Hawke Scholarship. She has commenced studying primary school education at Curtin University. To celebrate, the JCPML hosted an afternoon tea attended by four generations of her family.
Delray commented that the “challenge of studying is something that I am really enjoying, putting the previous experiences that I have working with children into context and expanding my knowledge more than I realised. I am thrilled to be receiving this scholarship because it really helps financially and I am grateful to all who are involved. It has also been such a positive experience for me coming to university and showing my four children that you should always pursue what is important to you.”
We congratulate Delray and wish her well for her undergraduate studies.
From left to right: Sally Laming Library Archivist; Imogen Garner University Librarian; Delray Newman; and Deanne Barrett Manager JCPML.
By Curtin Library
June 3rd, 2013
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Robertson Library will be open longer from Saturday 8 June to Friday 21 June 2013 inclusive.
Monday to Thursday: 7am – 11pm
Enquiry desk service available from 8am.
Friday: 7am – 11pm
Enquiry desk service available between 8am and 6pm.
Weekends: 9am – 11pm
Enquiry desk service available between 9am and 4.50pm.
Normal opening hours will resume 22 June.
By Curtin Library
June 3rd, 2013
News & events
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Due to the refurbishment of the Robertson Library, some computers on level 3 are being relocated to levels 4, 5 and 6.
If you can’t find a computer, laptops are available for loan from the enquiries desk on level 2.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
See here for the latest renovations schedule.
A special edition of the Library Newsletter commemorating the passing of Mrs Hazel Hawke is now available.
Click to view the newsletter.
By Curtin Library
May 26th, 2013
News & events
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On Wednesday 29 May there will be an outage to the retrieval systems of library archives, hardcopy theses and closed collection items for approximately two hours.
If you have any queries about an item from these collections please contact the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library on 9266 4205.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
